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"The Peachbasket Hat" (1909) director D. W. Griffith starring Florence Lawrence

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"The Peachbasket Hat" is a short comedy directed by D. W. Griffith. This film illustrates the work of Florence Lawrence, Arthur V. Johnson and Billy Bitzer, stars of Silent Hall of Fame.

Directed by                         D.W. Griffith
Produced by                   Biograph Company
Scenario by                     D.W. Griffith
Cinematography        G.W. Bitzer, Arthur Marvin
Starring                           Florence Lawrence, John R. Cumpson, Anita Hendrie, Arthur V. Johnson, Mack Sennett, Mary Pickford
Distributed by                Biograph Company
Release date                    June 24, 1909
Running time                  11 min.
Country                               United States
Language                             Silent, English intertitles

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